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Associate Director, Quality Control at Kyowa Kirin - ApplyBlast

Associate Director, Quality Control

Kyowa Kirin

1 month ago

Sanford, North Carolina, United States

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

The Associate Director, Quality Control will lead the design and execution of the operational readiness program for start‑up of QC laboratories at Kyowa Kirin's new monoclonal antibody drug substance manufacturing facility in Sanford, NC. This role will manage greenfield lab start‑up, transition to GMP‑ready operations, and ensure compliance with GxP standards while overseeing staff, method implementation, and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

Lead design and execution of QC laboratory operational readiness program
Manage cross‑functional implementation of analytical methods and equipment qualification
Hire, mentor, and oversee QC staff to ensure GxP compliance

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in life sciencesMaster's degree in life sciences

About Kyowa Kirin

kyowakirin.com

Headquarters

Ōtemachi, Tokyo, Japan

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

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Kyowa Kirin is a Japanese biopharmaceutical company that develops innovative specialty medicines, with a particular focus on antibody‑based therapies for cancer, kidney disease, and immune‑mediated disorders. The company pursues technology‑driven drug discovery across biologics and small molecules and maintains a broad global network of research, development, and commercial operations. Kyowa Kirin advances a pipeline through internal R&D and strategic partnerships (including biologics and CDMO collaborations) to bring life‑changing treatments to patients. It emphasizes patient‑centred value, scientific expertise, and sustainability in its mission to raise health and well‑being worldwide.